Santo Antonio do Leite / Royal Road / Congonhas

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About this activity

Go back in time, walk on a stretch of the "Old Way" of the Estrada Real, which connects Ouro Preto to Parati, RJ, in the format of the Way of Santiago, in Europe, today a tourist route. To start the day in high style, a hearty breakfast in a beautiful inn in Santo Antônio do Leite, Ouro Preto neighborhood. Then, start of the walk, totaling 9 km, sections with shade, halfway stop at Cachaçaria Gota de Minas, tasting and shopping. Continuing the walk to the Engenheiro Correia neighborhood, the rest of the way to Congonhas will be done by car. Lunch included in Congonhas, after a guided tour of the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, UNESCO 1985 and the Congonhas Museum, marvel at the rich work of Masters Aleijadinho and Manoel da Costa Ataíde. Return to BH via the ER. An unforgettable day, a lot of culture, history and rich Minas Gerais cuisine. Not to forget, this is Minas Gerais. Come to Minas, come with us!!!

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Portuguese
Operated by: Espinhaço Operadora Turística

Ages: Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Travel insurance for Brazilians only.
Included: Bottled water
Included: Driver / guide
Included: Breakfast
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses.
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Santo Antonio do Leite

one hour

Visit to Hotel Ville Real in Santo Antônio do Leite for a delicious breakfast, included in the tour. Have the tasting experience with our greengrocers, produced on site.
Estrada Real

3 hours

We will go on foot, one of the oldest roads in Brazil. The so-called Caminho Velho da Estrada Real, between Santo Antônio do Leite and Engenheiro Corrêa. Then we will drive to the city of Congonhas.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas

2 hours

Visit to the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, where are the largest collection of works prepared by Mestre Antônio Francisco, the "Aleijadinho". Wonderful chapels with sculptures made in wood, representing the steps of the Passion of Christ, following the Prophets made in soapstone that are in the churchyard that we will visit internally, with all their artistic work in the Rococo style.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Easy access place. Close to most of the good hotels in the mining capital. You can reach it on foot, the place is safe and quiet, frequented by many tourists, where there are beautiful museums. You can also arrive by city bus, taxi, bicycle.

End point

Easy access place. Close to most of the good hotels in the mining capital. You can reach it on foot, the place is safe and quiet, frequented by many tourists, where there are beautiful museums. You can also arrive by city bus, taxi, bicycle.

Pickup points

Ibis Budget Belo Horizonte Minascentro
Sul America Palace Hotel
Savassi Hotel
Hotel Madrid
Royal Design Savassi Hotel
Cheverny Apart Hotel
Hotel Turista
Holiday Inn Belo Horizonte Savassi by IHG
Hotel Metropole
Matiz Square Belo Horizonte
Guanabara Hotel
Comodoro Tourist Hotel

and 55 more pickup points

Meeting point at the Museum of Mines and Metal. Super easy to reach and locate on the map or gps. Safe, quiet place, frequented by tourists and the population of the city.